High School Management
Resume:
Mathew Barkan
School Address: **** E. ***th Cleveland, Ohio 44106
Home Address: *** ****** ***** **. *******, Virginia 20170
******@****.***
Education
Case Western Reserve University (Expected graduation May 2014)
• Double Major in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Studies Diploma, South Lakes High School (May 2010)
• Graduated with 4.525/4.0 GPA (weighted)
• Earned International Bachelorette Diploma based on creating critical-thinking skills and a sense
of international-mindedness.
Honors Completion Program, Congregation Beth Emeth Religious School (May 2005)
• Completed additional courses in religious and cultural topics
• Identified, developed and successfully completed numerous activities deepening connection and
understanding to Judaism and the broader world
Completed Coursework
• • Chemistry
Mechanical Manufacturing
• • Psychology
Calculus
• •
Physics
• University Seminar
This was a research course developed to teach how to read and write research papers
• Completed Jewish Ethics course taught through Baltimore Hebrew University while in High
School
Employment
School Administrator, Chai School, Congregation Beth Emeth (September 2009 – May 2010)
• Performed full range of administrative duties including:
o Preparing and organizing class rosters
o Organizing class materials for each class
o Demonstrated organizational, computer and time management skills
Teacher Assistant, Religious School, Congregation Beth Emeth (September 2005 – May 2010)
• Worked one-on-one with students to assist in their mastery of new concepts
• Skills demonstrated include time-management, leadership, organizational skills, ability to
function as part of a team and flexibility to new situations
Kitchen Assistant, Congregation Beth Emeth (February 2009 – May 2010)
• Prepared food for serving and display at synagogue
• Skills demonstrated include ability to work as a member of a team, time management and ability
to adapt to new obstacles
President, Congregation Beth Emeth United Synagogue Youth (May 2009 – May 2010)
• Elected president of chapter youth group consisting of over 75 members
• Organized, planed, and executed numerous programs for social outings, educational and advocacy
meetings and social action projects
• Functioned as a Convention Chairman planning a convention for 250 members of the
regional group
• Earned Chapter of the Year for outstanding performance
• Demonstrated initiative in developing creative solutions to unforeseen issues
• Skills demonstrated include organizational, time-management, ability to work as part of a team,
public speaking, goal orientation and accomplishment, adaptation to new situations, and decision
making skills
Activities
Executive Vice President, Case Western Hillel Undergraduate Leadership Council (2010-2011)
TA in Computer Science, South Lakes High School (2009-2010)
• Proficient in JAVA programming language
President, South Lakes High School Speech and Debate Team (2009-2010)
• Demonstrated research, analyzing, and listening skills
South Lakes High School National Honor Society (2007-2010)
Charter Member, South Lakes High School Spanish Honor Society (2008-2010)
Volunteer Work
Organized volunteers for various programs through synagogue involvement
Organized and executed Habitat for Humanity build in Northern Virginia including development of
marketing plan, organizing volunteer shifts, and fundraising
Participated in Habitat for Humanity build in New Orleans as part of rebuilding efforts after
Hurricane Katrina
Taking Flight Mentor, South Lakes High School
• Helped mentor freshmen in High School to become acquainted with the school, procedures and
adjustment
Achievements
1st place, South Lakes High School Science Fair 2007, 2008
Honorable Mention, Regional Science Fair 2007
2nd place, Regional Science Fair 2008
Certificate of Excellence in Math 2008, 2009
2010 Claire Sodden Memorial Award winner for superior performance as youth group leader
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